Photos: Winter weather in Tucson, 2024
Roundup of photos from winter rains in and around Tucson.
Miguel Quijada, of Wild Child Gardens, braves the rain and cold at the Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market in Tucson on March 7, 2024. Quijada says other vendors packed up and left as the rain started, but he arrived late and decided to stay.
Three women cross the street at the Mercado District and try and keep their feet dry as a winter rain falls in Tucson, Ariz. on March 7, 2024.
A car makes a turn on the wet road as rain falls across the Tucson area, West Speedway Boulevard, March 7, 2024. Tucson is expected to have variable clouds and rain showers Thursday night.
A kid runs to catch up to his family during the steady rainfall across the Tucson, March 7, 2024. Tucson is expected to have variable clouds and rain showers Thursday night.
A man crosses the street as rain falls steadily across the Tucson area, March 7, 2024. Tucson is expected to have variable clouds and rain showers Thursday night.
The moon shines bright after a day of sunny skies and warm weather in Tucson, North Culpepper Avenue, Feb. 14, 2024. Weather on Wednesday is expected to be similar with clear skies and a high of 67 degrees.
A golfer braves the rain and cold from a morning winter storm rolling over Tucson, Ariz., to get in a round on Randolph Dell Urich Golf Course, February 10, 2024.
A saguaro is nearly hidden in the snowfall dropping over the state trust land along Pistol Hill Road, as a morning winter storm covered Vail, Ariz., in rain and snow, February 10, 2024.
A prickly pear cactus catches a crown of flakes as a morning winter storm rolled over the state trust land east of Vail, Ariz., February 10, 2024.
A winter storm of rain, snow and near freezing temps doesn’t deter a biker as he makes his way up Old Spanish Trail near Freeman Road, Tucson, Ariz., February 10, 2024.
People walk on East Second Street, Tucson, Ariz., despite the cold temperatures Saturday afternoon that follow a day of steady rainfall across Southern Arizona, Feb. 10, 2024. Near-freezing temperatures are expected to return to Tucson on Sunday.
A pedestrian leaps over a large puddle while while crossing North Euclid Avenue at East Second Street Wednesday afternoon. A new storm system will bring more rain to Tucson Thursday as well as snow to the mountains.
Carol Solomon-Smith receives a lesson from Corey Baehman, a PGA golf pro at the Silverbell Golf Course, 3600 N Silverbell Road in Tucson, Ariz. on February 6, 2024. This was Smith’s first lesson and learned the fundamentals.
A pedestrian crosses the wet road after a morning of rain in Tucson, East Broadway Boulevard, Feb. 7, 2024. A winter storm brings rain, wind, and cooler temperatures to Arizona.
A runner heads east on the Valley View bridge on The Huckleberry Loop along the Rillito River under the clouds of an approaching storm, Tucson, Ariz., February 6, 2024. A winter storm that battered California is heading into Arizona, bringing rain, wind and cooler temps.
A giant pool of rain water fills the Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers parking lot after several days of rain, 4219 North Oracle Road, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2024.
Rush hour traffic moves through the intersection with Granada Avenue on a rain soaked Congress Street following an evening shower, Tucson, Ariz., January 23, 2024. The three days of rain are predicted to clear away Wednesday afternoon and temps rise for the next few days.
An umbrella toting pedestrian strolls past the Dairy Queen on 6th Street near 4th Avenue during an afternoon shower on the third straight day of rain over Tucson, Ariz., January 23, 2024. Rain is forecast to keep falling into Wednesday.
Three pedestrians take different approaches to navigating the puddles and streams flowing along 4th Avenue on the third straight day of rain over Tucson, Ariz., January 23, 2024. Rain blew into the area in the early afternoon.
A man rides his bike down North Bonita Avenue, as rain falls steadily throughout Tucson, Jan. 23, 2024. The National Weather Service says rain showers will continue throughout Tuesday.
People walk across the wet road in Downtown Tucson as the rain showers slow down early Tuesday night, East Congress Street, Jan. 23, 2024.
A woman peers into The Rialto Theatre as guests wait in line to see Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai perform following an evening shower, East Congress Street, Jan. 23, 2024.
The Santa Cruz River flows as rainfall continues across Tucson, North Bonita Avenue, Jan. 23, 2024.
A man and his Pomeranian walk down the right side of the road as the sun begins to set, West Speedway Boulevard, Jan. 13, 2024. According to the National Weather Service Tucson will be mostly clear Saturday with a low around 37 degrees.
With a band of rain from the latest winter storm moving through the ridge to the south, a crew from Pima County works on repairing the traffic control lights at Houghton Road and Catalina Highway, Tucson, Ariz., January 11, 2024. The crew was in this storm repairing lighting damage to the equipment from the previous storm.
An aircraft zooms through the sky as the sun begins to set, West Speedway Boulevard, Jan. 13, 2024. According to the National Weather Service Tucson will be mostly clear Saturday with a low around 37 degrees.
The sun breaks through the clouds for a moment and illuminates a row of palm trees along the path at Reid Park in Tucson, Ariz. on January 11, 2024. Tucson experienced rain and gusty winds.
Bob Ray preps his second kite of the afternoon for launching into the clear blue skies over Himmel Park, Tucson, Ariz., January 10, 2024. Ray, who owns Why Things Fly and makes appearances in schools to demonstrate flight and aerodynamics, took advantage of the balmy weather, which is forecast to be completely different Thursday: rain, high winds and freezing temps are on the way.
A bundled up cyclist rides along the Chuck Huckleberry Loop towards the Congress Street bridge on January 9, 2024. Tuesday morning was the coldest for the season with a hard freeze warning that lasted from Monday night into the morning. The next cold winter system will move through the area Thursday. It will bring Tucson another round of rain, gusty winds and the potential for snow in areas mostly south and east of the city.
The sky in Tucson as the sun begins to set, West Speedway Boulevard, Jan. 13, 2024. According to the National Weather Service Tucson will be mostly clear Saturday with a low around 37 degrees.
Violet Jose and Lucinda Juan wear puffer coats and beanies to stay warm while they wait in line for Miracle En El Barrio during the steady rainfall, 602 West Ajo Way, Dec. 22, 2023. Miracle En El Barrio presented by NOVA Home Loans has distributed toys to about 40,000 kids who otherwise would not have received a toy for Christmas for over two decades.
The Tucson cacti sign titled "Gateway Saguaro” by local artist Dirk Arnold, gets hit with sporadic rain showers during the chilly winter afternoon, North Oracle Road, Jan. 11, 2024.
Skies clear up as rainfall comes to a short halt during the sporadic storm showers throughout Tucson on the chilly winter afternoon, West Gates Pass Road, Jan. 11, 2024.
Mary Moore holds a warm cup of coffee in one hand while the other finds shelter in her pocket on the chilly winter morning, East University Boulevard, Jan. 9, 2024.
Sightseers line up to get photos with the Christmas tree lighting up Jacome Plaza as darkness closes after two days of rain over Tucson, Ariz., December 23, 2023.
Jesus Robles uses a scarf and beanie to keep the harsh winter air away from his face while he waits for the Sun Link at Plaza Centro, East Congress Street, Jan. 9, 2024.
A pedestrian strolls through the rain at the corner of Congress Street and 5th Avenue during the day-long showers and record rainfall soaking Tucson, Ariz., December 22, 2023.
A pedestrian walks her 5 gallon water jug across the street as rainfall picks up on the chilly winter afternoon, East Alvernon Way, Dec. 23, 2023. Tucson got hit with over an inch of precipitation generated by a winter storm Friday.
Two hikers stop and look out on the stormy views before rainfall picks up, South Sentinel Peak Road, Dec. 23, 2023. Tucson got hit with over an inch of precipitation generated by a winter storm Friday.
A man bundled up in winter attire takes a sip of his warm drink to combat the chilly winter morning in Tucson, North Fourth Avenue, Jan. 9, 2024.
A pedestrian waits for the crosswalk light at 6th Avenue and Congress Street, one of the few out about on the rain soaked sidewalks of downtown Tucson, Ariz., December 22, 2023.
Rain collects on the branches of a plant as it drizzles near West Speedway Boulevard, Dec. 22, 2023.
Guests shield themselves from the rain while enjoying the mariachi performers on stage during Miracle En El Barrio presented by NOVA Home Loans at St. John’s Church, 602 West Ajo Way, Dec. 22, 2023. Miracle En El Barrio presented by NOVA Home Loans has distributed toys to about 40,000 kids who otherwise would not have received a toy for Christmas for over two decades.
A family is lit by part of the display surrounding the roundabout outside a rain soaked Marana, Ariz., Municipal Complex, December 22, 2023. Several groups showed up to see the city’s 45-foot tall Christmas tree glow, but eventually left disappointed when it failed to light up well into the soggy night.
Bus riders sit underneath the shaded bench cover as rains begins to pick up during the chilly winter afternoon, East 22nd Street, Dec. 23, 2023.
An elaborate display of lights and inflatables are reflected in a rain soaked Flamenco Drive at the corner with Kolb Road, a result of record rainfall throughout Tucson, Ariz., and the surrounding area, December 22, 2023.
Last minute shoppers use an umbrella to shield themselves as rainfall begins to pick up during the chilly winter afternoon, 120 East Tucson Marketplace Boulevard, Dec. 23, 2023.
A pair of pedestrians brave the steady rain falling on Congress Street near 6th Avenue as Tucson, Ariz., received record amounts of precipitation December 22, 2023. Rain soaked the area all most constantly from before sunrise to well into the night.
Fog builds around the mountains behind the gazebo at Sentinel Peak Park during the chilly winter morning, South Sentinel Peak Road, Dec. 23, 2023. Tucson got hit with over an inch of precipitation generated by a winter storm Friday.
The moon manages to poke through the clouds for a few minutes over the 45-foot Christmas tree outside the Marana, Ariz., Municipal Complex December 22, 2023. The clouds soon returned, along with the rain and the tree failed too light.
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